Police Officer (Academy Sponsorship)

City and County of Broomfield; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid academy

Retirement plan

Vacation & sick leave

Holidays

Recreation Center Pass

Wellness services

Job summary

City and County of Broomfield in Colorado is recruiting Police Officer Recruits to attend a sponsored P.O.S.T.-certified Police Academy beginning April 2027. The entry-level Police Officer Trainee will receive full compensation and benefits while training, with promotion to sworn Officer after certification.

The program offers a complete benefits package, retirement plan enrollment, paid time off, holidays, and wellness options, culminating in a sworn position upon academy completion.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED equivalent required.
• Some college credit preferred.
• No prior experience required; open to entry level.
• Prior military experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attend the P.O.S.T.-certified Police Academy while receiving full compensation.
• Engage in training to become a sworn Police Officer upon graduation.
• Prepare and write clear police reports during academy and field training.

Education

High school graduate or GED equivalent required

Some college credit preferred

Job description

Launch your career in law enforcement with the Broomfield Police Department!

BPD is seeking dedicated, integrity-driven individuals who want to make a difference in their community to join our team as Police Officer Recruits and attend a sponsored police academy starting in April 2027.

The Police Officer Trainee is a non-sworn, entry-level classification in which employees receive full compensation and comprehensive benefits while attending a Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.)-certified Police Academy. The primary objective of this role is to study, train, and successfully fulfill all academy requirements to obtain P.O.S.T. certification. Upon successful graduation from the academy and attainment of state certification, Police Officer Trainees are promoted to the position of sworn Police Officer.

The Highlights

• Paid Academy Training: Receive full compensation and complete employee benefits while attending the P.O.S.T.-certified Police Academy.

• Total Compensation Package: Trainees enjoy a highly competitive compensation package including enrollment in the FPPA’s statewide defined benefit (retirement) plan, 112 hours paid vacation, 80 hours paid sick leave, 12 paid holidays, and a free Recreation Center Pass.

• Employee Well-Being: Ranked as the 4th healthiest place to live in the United States, the City & County of Broomfield prioritizes you and your family's well-being with direct access to wellness programs, peer support, and psychological services at no cost to the employee.

• Career Growth & Advancement: Successful completion of the academy leads directly to promotion as a sworn Police Officer, followed by structured field training (FTO) and ongoing career advancement opportunities.

Why Broomfield?

The Broomfield Police Department is eager to support your career in law enforcement from day one. As a Police Officer Trainee, you are an essential member of our department and will receive full support, mentorship, and access to resources.

Trainee Salary: $39.91/hour ($83,013 annually)

Sworn Police Officer (Step 1): $44.53/hour ($92,622 annually)

Upon successful completion of the police academy and obtaining state certification, Trainees are promoted to sworn Police Officers at Step 1 of the current pay plan.

Free Recreation Center Pass (Gym & Pool)

112 hours paid vacation + 80 hours sick leave per year + 12 paid holidays

Excellent and affordable medical, dental, & vision insurance, with wellness discounts on insurance premiums available.

Automatic enrollment in the Fire & Police Pension Association’s Defined Benefit Plan, plus other great options to save for retirement.

Selection Process & Key Dates*

Our selection process is designed to identify individuals with high integrity, strong character, and dedication to public service.

• Application Deadline: November 1, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. MT

• One-Way Virtual Interview: Record yourself answering a set of questions for the Recruiting Team’s review. November 4-10, 2026

• Pre-Screening Call: A brief phone call with a BPD Background Investigator to review application details and alignment with key requirements. November 18-23, 2026

• In-Person Panel Interview & Agility Course Completion: Candidates will be asked to complete a brief writing assignment prior to their interview. Candidates who pass the panel interview will complete the physical agility course immediately after their interview, weather permitting. November 30, 2026 - December 4, 2026

• Integrity Interview & Computer Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA): Similar to a polygraph examination, this process verifies key details and ensures candidates meet BPD standards prior to being hired. December 7-11, 2026

• Psychological Job Suitability Assessment: Two-part assessment designed to evaluate personality and behavioral dimensions that are essential for individuals working in public safety positions. Assigned after Integrity Interview/CVSA; must be completed by December 18, 2026

• Contingent Job Offers Extended: Sent by December 23, 2026

• Background Investigations: Includes reference checks, education & employment verifications, and criminal/motor vehicle records checks. Completed by January 28, 2027

• Pre-Employment Physical/Drug Screen & Psychological Evaluation: Assesses physical and psychological fitness for the role. Assigned after Background Check; must be completed by February 14, 2027

• Final Job Offers Extended: Sent by February 24, 2027

• Anticipated Start Date: March 29, 2027

*Dates are subject to change. Candidates will be notified in advance of any changes.

(Persons hired in this position must be able to perform all the essential tasks required by the position. The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other nonessential or peripheral duties that may be required. The City and County of Broomfield retains the right to modify or change the duties or essential tasks and additional functions of the job at any time. Examples of duties are not intended to be all-inclusive or restrictive.)

• Attend Academy classes and master the concepts and laws regarding responsible police work across departmental activities, including police patrol, follow-up investigation, crime prevention, court security, traffic safety, community relations, and non-criminal police services; Colorado Revised Statutes (CRS); defensive driving; physical fitness; and basic firearms.

• Participate in regular running, strength training, and obstacle courses to build endurance and physical readiness.

• Practice defensive tactics, arrest techniques, handcuffing, and firearm proficiency.

• Learn and demonstrate safe motor vehicle operation during routine and emergency response drills across all weather conditions.

• Master the skills required to write clear, accurate, and detailed police reports.

• Training

  • High school graduate or GED equivalent required

  • Some college credit from an accredited college or university preferred

• Experience

  • None required

  • Prior military experience preferred

Years of related experience may be substituted for required education; however, education cannot be substituted for the necessary work experience. Candidates must meet the minimum required years of work experience.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

New hires must, as a condition of employment, pass the following pre-offer and post-offer/hire processes: in-person or virtual interviews, physical agility obstacle course, Computer Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA), psychological job suitability assessment, reference checks, background check including local police check and sex-offender registry, DMV check, medical examination, drug screening, post-offer psychological exam, and fingerprint check through CBI/FBI.

• Cannot have been convicted of a felony or a disqualifying misdemeanor involving moral turpitude.

• Must possess and maintain valid driver’s license with the ability to obtain a valid Colorado driver's license and safe driving record for continued employment.

• Must be at least 21 years of age.

• Must be able to successfully pass the POST academy and FTO program, obtain valid American Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR certifications within 12 months of hire and maintain for continued employment.

• Must be able to meet the Department's physical standards.

Candidates will not be considered if they have used marijuana within the last 6 months, psilocybin within the last 3 years, or any other illegal substance within the last 5 years. All candidates must pass a comprehensive background check and pre-employment drug screening prior to receiving a final offer of employment.

(The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities and neuro-differences to perform the essential functions.)

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely works in an indoor environment, but will occasionally work in outdoor weather conditions.

• While attending the Police Academy the schedule will be set by the academy to include any additional training and homework that may be required outside of classroom hours. After the successful completion of the academy, work is scheduled on a rotating shift basis (Days, Swings, Graveyards) Sunday through Saturday to include holidays, weekends, and overtime.

• The noise level in the work environment is moderately noisy.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear.

• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; run; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

• The physical demands category is classified as Very Heavy (Exert in excess of 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects).